Electives

7th Grade Electives*

Art: This class is an introduction to art. We will study art history and will work with a variety of mediums during the class.

Band: 7th and 8th grade band students need to have 1 year prior experience in band. Band students also need to participate in several extra curricular events including: parades, county music festival, several night concerts and more. If you have any questions, see Mr. Burrus in the band room 34.

Drama: This class is an introduction to basic theater skills. You will learn techniques of acting and technical theater, including set design, costuming, lights and sound. Discover how a show is produced and performed.

Performing Arts: In this fun class, learn how to act, improvise, and make up your own skits/scenes to perform for your class. Through games and activities, you'll become confident in your skills as an actor and entertainer. Do you sing, dance or play an instrument? You'll have opportunities to use those talents in this lively, hands-on elective.

Photo: This course teaches basic camera use, photo editing, animation, exploration of apps and design principals that help improve your photography. This is an excellent course for students who may be interested in careers in the arts, design and computer graphics. Students interested in taking Yearbook as 8th graders are encouraged to start with this course. Cameras are provided.

Choir: If you like to sing, all it takes is a quick, no-pressure audition and you'll be placed in either Beginning or Advanced level chorus. In choir you'll learn to sing, perform like the pros, and how to read music. Your teacher will have information sheets a few weeks before auditions with all the details.

Green Shop: “Wood shop with a twist.” Students in this class will learn to use tools and machines safely while building projects. The green twist comes from projects that promote Earth-friendly practices. These projects will include a mini-wind generator and a working model of a solar car.

Math Support: This is a class designed to provide extra help for Math 7. The teacher will review concepts, frontload ideas and help you with math homework.

Language Support: This is a class designed to provide extra help for Language Arts. The teacher will review concepts, provide assistance with essay writing, and help you complete assignments.

Study Hall: This is the perfect class for students with busy schedules after school. This year-long elective provides students with the opportunity to complete homework, study for tests, complete projects, and get extra academic help, if needed.

*Important note: Every effort will be made to give students their 1st choice elective.

8th Grade Electives**

Advanced Art: This class will allow students to explore different mediums and techniques while creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional projects. The projects will include drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, collage, and altered art. The elements of design will be emphasized as well as connections to art through history.

Advanced Drama: Learn the many aspects of theatre, including stage makeup, costuming, set design, special effects and lighting. The class will read and perform scenes, skits and plays from all genres, including comedy, drama, action, adventure, and mystery. This is a hands-on class—you’ll have the chance to dress up, make props, create sound effects and assume different characters.

Advanced Green Shop: Explore a variety of materials including wood, metal, and paper. Students will learn safe tool use. Projects include: containers, jewelry, bird houses, 3-dimensional art, planning, drawing, and building a 1:24 scale model of an environmentally-friendly home house, to include at least three “green” features.

Advanced Photo: This course teaches basic camera use, photo editing, animation, exploration of apps and design principals that help improve your photography. Includes iMovie creation and a student portfolio. This is an excellent course for students who may be interested in careers in the arts, design and computer graphics. Cameras are provided.

Choir: If you like to sing, all it takes is a quick, no-pressure audition and you'll be placed in either Beginning or Advanced level chorus. In choir you'll learn to sing, perform like the pros and how to read music. Listen to the daily announcements for when auditions will take place or come to the choir room for more info.

Peer Leadership: This is a class designed to teach students the necessary skills to be a strong leader. Students will plan a variety of school-wide events and activities throughout the school year. These will have a common goal of improving and maintaining a positive, inclusive, and supportive campus climate. In addition, the class will learn to work within a group of diverse students, give ideas without criticizing, and learn to accept constructive criticism in return.

Band: 7th and 8th grade band students need to have 1 year prior experience in band. Band students also need to participate in several extra curricular events including: parades, county music festival, several night concerts and more. If you have any questions, see Mr. Burrus in the band room 34.

Study Hall: This is the perfect class for students with busy schedules after school. This year-long elective provides students with the opportunity to complete projects, and get extra academic help if needed.

Math Support: This is a class designed to provide extra help for CCSS Math 8. The teacher will review concepts, frontload ideas, and help you with homework and test preparation.

Language Arts Support: This is a class designed to provide extra help for Language Arts. The teacher will review concepts, help with essay writing, offer time for Reading Counts, and help you prepare for Current Events.

**Important note: Most 8th grade courses are listed with the prefix "Advanced." This does not mean a student needs prerequisite skills to join the class.